Hotels near Hasan Polatkan Airport - AOE, Eskisehir

Eskisehir is not the primary destination for tourists in Turkey and when it comes to historical and architectural heritage, the city has very little to offer, despite being really old like even its name tells us. But it is the most European city I have seen in Turkey. It also has a young and liberal population due to being home to three large public universities. Abundance of parks, many good museums, mentioning here the modern art museum and the wax museum, beautiful river promenades with plentiful and reasonably priced cafeterias, a small but colourful old quarter, small statues and figures adorning squares and parks - all this makes it worth at least a brief visit.

I thoroughly enjoyed exploring various parts of Eskisehir, but if I were to pick favorites, Porsuk River's riverside promenade offered a serene escape, and the vibrant local markets added a touch of authenticity to my experience. During my stay, I had the pleasure of dining at a few local eateries that left a positive impression. One memorable meal was at a traditional Turkish restaurant near the city center, where I savored delicious kebabs and mezze. Yes, getting around Eskisehir was relatively convenient. The city's well-connected tram system made navigating the urban area hassle-free, and walking was a pleasant option for exploring nearby attractions. Taxis were also readily available for longer distances.

The town was cleaner and more beautiful than expected, which was a great surprise. there are a lot of nice bridges crossing a river, lots of green spaces and many restaurants to choose from. We recommend visiting this town!

Eskisehir has a very important place in Turkish War of Independence. Many decisions were taken here and battles were fought. For us Turks, it has a very special place. However, thanks to the Mayor Prof. Dr. Yılmaz Buyukersen, the town has transformed into something truly amazing. You can't help but notice the respect shown to trees and parks which is overwhelmingly beautiful. Maybe even unique in the country. Being home to 3 established universities, students make up a large proportion of the town's populace. It is especially good to see so many young people around. The locals are calm & friendly and they do not litter, which is amazing on its own. There are many interesting museums to visit, and old renovated houses which house artists ateliers etc. Go there, you will like it

Big town with lots of activities yet with not have many historical places like Istanbul, visit it for a real local Turkish experience. It has malls and local shops and bazaars. Also, the local food places are lovely. Natural parks are all around the town. Last but not least the unique vienece-like experience of taking the boat tour in the city's water canals.

Odunpazarı district is full of ottoman era houses and have unique and calm atmosphere. Restaurants serve some delicious Crimean Tatar dishes (for example mantı - typical example for all cuisines of Turkic nations). I only wished I stayed more to have more time to climb the hill south of Odunpazarı - panoramic views must be magnificent.